USB-C to micro-USB adapter cable

This adapter cable is designed for use with Garmin GPSMAP® 9000 series chartplotters, which are equipped with USB-C ports. It allows connecting devices with a male micro-USB port to these recent Garmin units.

Yes, this adapter can be used to connect USB card readers or other storage devices to your Garmin chartplotter with a USB-C port, provided the card reader or device uses a micro-USB connection.

The Garmin USB-C to micro-USB adapter cable is specifically designed to meet the connection requirements of Garmin systems and ensure backward compatibility with their accessories. While the connectors are industry standards, its optimal use is guaranteed with Garmin platforms.

No, this cable is a USB-C to micro-USB adapter. It is designed to connect accessories with a micro-USB port to newer Garmin devices that have a USB-C port, such as the GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotters.

This cable is designed for connectivity and enables data transfers. It is stated that it offers "faster data transfers" and allows "onboard data management" when used with USB card readers and Garmin platforms.

You can connect various devices and accessories with a male micro-USB port, such as USB card readers, storage peripherals, or other compatible accessories, to Garmin platforms equipped with a USB-C port.

Yes, one of the main purposes of this adapter is to ensure backward compatibility. It allows you to continue using your existing micro-USB accessories with modern Garmin platforms that feature USB-C ports.

No, this cable is a USB-C to micro-USB adapter. This means it is designed to connect a micro-USB device to a USB-C port, not the other way around. The USB-C port is for the host device (e.g., Garmin chartplotter) and the micro-USB port is for the peripheral (e.g., memory card reader).

The primary function of this cable is to enable connection between recent Garmin devices equipped with a USB-C port (such as GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotters) and older peripherals or accessories that use a micro-USB port.

The connector on the cable that plugs into the Garmin device (e.g., a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter) is USB-C type.

The connector on the cable that plugs into the external accessory (such as a card reader or storage device) is a micro-USB type.

The Garmin part number for this USB-C to micro-USB adapter cable is 010-12390-13.

Yes, this is an official Garmin brand adapter cable, designed to integrate perfectly with their systems and devices.

Recent Garmin devices, such as the GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotters, feature USB-C ports for faster data transfers and greater versatility compared to older micro-USB connections.

Yes, the description states that this cable is "designed for marine connectivity", meaning it meets the specific requirements and conditions of nautical environments.

To use this cable, simply connect the USB-C end to the USB-C port on your Garmin device (for example, a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter) and the micro-USB end to the micro-USB port of the accessory you want to connect.

No, the USB-C connector is reversible. You can plug it in either way into the USB-C port on your Garmin device, making it easier to use.

No, the adapter cable itself does not require the installation of specific drivers or software. It is designed to be plug-and-play. The devices you connect may have their own requirements, but the cable acts as a simple physical bridge.

Yes, there are no contraindications to leaving the adapter cable permanently connected to your Garmin device and the accessory, if this matches your usage setup.

No, installation is very simple. It’s a direct plug-and-play process: connect the USB-C end to your Garmin device and the micro-USB end to the accessory. No complex configuration is required for the cable itself.